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This is a very odd directional arrow mounted on a stovepipe elbow. Why?, Where? What was it pointing toward??? This hand made assemblage was likely used as a trade sign. The metal is all old galvanized steel. The arrow is made from 3 pieces and it and the flanges are riveted together and to the 6" elbow. The piece is probably from the 1940's. Part of the arrow is painted black. All the rest is the natural oxidized metal. The piece is about 20" by 19" by 6" wide. Use it in any direction, pointing to anything. It is a versatile and decorative item. The price is $235.00. Inventory Code: TPOK. Folky arrow sign ... The other side ... Another angle ... From above ... Front view ... Back view ... From below.
Larger images: Folky arrow sign ... The other side ... Another angle ... From above ... Front view ... Back view ... From below.
This is a pair of folky painted wood folding chairs. They were probably made in the 1940's and have old black and red paint. The red has crazed nicely. All the paint is strong without flaking with some slight wear through use. There is some old pumpkin paint which shows and also some little faded white paint spots. The chairs are both very sturdy. They are 36" high by 16" wide by 22" deep. These fun and decorative chairs are attractive and functional. The price for the pair is $245.00. Inventory Code: TACC. Painted folding chairs ... Another view ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Back view ... Another view from behind ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From above ... Another view from above ... From below ... Folded up ... Folded, other side.
Larger images: Painted folding chairs ... Another view ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Back view ... Another view from behind ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From above ... Another view from above ... From below ... Folded up ... Folded, other side.
This is an odd, decorative and sculptural, mechanical contraption of some sort. Apparently it was used to turn something on belts or lines. The larger wheel was turned by a wide belt and in turn drove 3 smaller belts. Then the motion is converted and stepped down by the use of gears to another long shaft on which are several other wheels that drove smaller belts. They then also turn. What it was connected to is a mystery. Now it is an interesting workshop piece - hand made for some particular use - all mounted on a tongue and groove board. The dark green paint is strong with normal wear. It probably was made in the 1930's or 40's. This assemblage is about 43" long by 6" deep and 7" high to the top of the larger wheel. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TTPC. Several views ... 3/4 angle ... End view ... From above ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup from above ... Another overall view.
Larger images: Several views ... 3/4 angle ... End view ... From above ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup from above ... Another overall view.
This is a highly unusual carving, possibly used as a swagger stick. It seems like a rendition of a monument. It is like a column, topped with a stylized dog standing on a base supported by blocks, which then tapers and is highly decorated with swirls, curves, and carved turnings ending in a tip capped in brass. This strange object is painted an old, oxidized gold. The dog is almost 4" by 3" by 1 1/2", and the total length is of the piece is 21". It is probably from the 1920's or 30's, in excellent condition. The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: AROK. Overall view ... Top ... Overall view 2 ... Side view 1 ... Side view 2 ... Close-up top ... Close-up back ... Close-up front ... Close-up another top ... Close-up middle ... Close-up bottom
Larger images: Overall view ... Top ... Overall view 2 ... Side view 1 ... Side view 2 ... Close-up top ... Close-up back ... Close-up front ... Close-up another top ... Close-up middle ... Close-up bottom
This is a nice rustic birch and twig picture frame from Maine. The back is thin cedar boards, topped with birch bark and outlined with bent twigs. It was probably made c. 1940's, and measures 10" high by 7" wide by 1/2" thick. The opening is 6" high by 3" wide. The condition is excellent. The photo inside is not original or old. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: TPCH. Birch frame ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back ... Another back view. Larger images: Birch frame ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back ... Another back view.
This is a rustic, miniature twig double swing or glider. It has good form and surface, with bent twigs for the seats and arms, and the swing mechanism. It stands 12 1/4" high by 11 1/2" wide by 12" deep. It was probably made c. 1940's, and is in excellent condition. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: TPTT. Miniature twig swing ... Closeup of detail ... Another angle ... A third view ... From one end ... The other end ... End view from above ... Top view ... Another closeup ... Third closeup ... One side ... The other side ... Side view, from above ... From below.
Larger images: Miniature twig swing ... Closeup of detail ... Another angle ... A third view ... From one end ... The other end ... End view from above ... Top view ... Another closeup ... Third closeup ... One side ... The other side ... Side view, from above ... From below.
This is a whirligig with a man cranking a Model T type car. It is painted mainly in red, white and blue. The name Henry III is painted along one side, and the car's passengers are drawn in pencil. The man is quite folky, with a smiling face and blue overalls. It appears to be from the 1940's or 50's, and is mounted on a more recent wood base, which is included. The condition is excellent with slight weathering from outdoor use. It is 22 1/2" long; as mounted on the base it is 17 1/2" high. The man stands 5 1/4" high and the propeller is 10" in diameter. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: TAST. Man and car whirligig ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of the man ... Closeup of one side ... Closeup of the other side ... 3/4 view ... Two views showing motion ... Back view ... Front view.
Larger images: Man and car whirligig ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of the man ... Closeup of one side ... Closeup of the other side ... 3/4 view ... Two views showing motion ... Back view ... Front view.
This is a very folky, out of perspective relief carving of a man, holding a guitar(?), sitting in a chair. It is painted, and the free-standing shape may have been made as a bookend. C. 1930's, it is 7 1/4" high by 3 1/2" wide by 2 1/2" deep. A small split in the base does not detract, otherwise very good condition. The price is $160.00. Inventory Code: ASSO. Image.
This folky and unusual hand made double game wheel has colorful painted details. It stands 20" tall, on a base that is 14" by 18 1/4", which makes it small enough to be easily displayed and large enough to be an eye-catcher. One of the wheels is 9 1/2" in diameter, the other is 10". It was probably made in the 1920's or 30's, and is in very good condition. The price is $450.00. Inventory Code: AATT. Image ... Closeup of upper half ... Top view ... Larger overall image ... Larger top view.
This is a large, powerful African-American carving of a man and lion. The mane of the lion makes up the man's hair. It stands almost 3 feet high - 33" by 13" by 22", and is hand carved from ancient swamp-submerged cypress with a varnish finish. This is one of three known carvings by the same anonymous artist found in Florida. We are told that one of them was found in a black neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. This one has been in a private collection for about the last 30 years, and was probably made around the 1940's. Overall the condition is very good, and it is very sturdy. There is an old crack on one of the lion's teeth, a very old drying crack around and underneath the lions' chin (which is still very strong), and a few scuffs in the finish. The price is $3400.00. Inventory Code: AAHW.
Overall Image ... Closeup ... Man's face ... Lion's face ... Lion and side of man - top 2/3 ... Lion and side of man - different full view ... Looking down from the front of lion ... Side view of lion ... Side view of man ... View of the man from above ... View of both lion and man from above ... A different overall image from the side ... A different overall image from above.
Larger, more detailed images: Overall image ... Closeup ... Man's face ... Lion's face ... Lion and side view of man ... Lion and side of man - different full view ... Looking down from the front of lion ... Side view of lion ... Side view of man ... View of the man from above ... View of both lion and man from above ... A different overall image from the side ... A different overall image from above.
This is a tramp art desk frame with an strong Art Deco look. The surface is painted with a marbleized finish. The frame stands 9" high by 13" wide and 3 1/2" deep. It is in almost perfect condition, with a little bit of loss to the finish. The base is layered in 6 steps, while the rest of the piece varies from three to six layers. The opening in the swivel frame is 2 3/4" by 3 1/4". On the back, the name G. Polo is incised. It is difficult to gauge the age, but is perhaps from the 1930's. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: AKTK. Image ... Front view ... Closeup ... Back view ... Closeup of name on back ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Image ... Front view ... Closeup ... Back view ... Closeup of name on back ... From above ... From below.
This is a striking carved and painted assemblage which incorporates a ball in cage whimsey. Both the star on top and the one as a base have been attached to the upright portion. It was originally painted gold, which has now oxidized nicely. At a later time, but not recently, some silver painted highlights were added. This unusual piece is in excellent condition. It is 11" high; 8 1/2" across the base; and the center section with the ball is 1 1/8" by 1 5/8". This was made around the 1930's - give or take a few years. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: AHPT. Image ... The other side ... Side view. Larger images: Image ... The other side ... Side view.
This is a folky and historical relief carved trophy made from coal. It is 4" wide, 3 3/4" high, and 2" deep. The highly polished surface has the writing "First Aid Contest Kingston, Pa." and the date 1942. The symbols include the keystone for Pennsylvania, the V for victory, and the cross for the Red Cross. It is in excellent condition. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: ACTP. Overall view ... Back view ... Bottom view. Larger images: Overall view ... Back view
This is a carving assemblage which came from a whirligig. It includes a woman turning a wheel and a man who would have been sharpening an object on the stone. Both the man and woman are chip carved and have jointed arms. The woman also stands up and bends down. The action took place when a belt turned the large wooden wheel attached to the sawbuck. This is now a decorative folk art fragment. It is 10 1/2" by 6" on the base and 7" high to the top of the man's hat. This was likely made in the 1930's or 40's. It came from the upper Midwest. The figures have very nicely aged paints and all have a good, original patina on the surface. They are in excellent condition considering this was an active piece used outdoors. The price is $235.00. Inventory Code: AKWA. Carved man and woman ... Closeup ... One side ... The other side ... From front ... 3/4 view ... From above ... Top view ... Back view ... From below.
Larger images: Carved man and woman ... Closeup ... One side ... The other side ... From front ... 3/4 view ... From above ... Top view ... Back view ... From below.
A nice wooden horse weathervane in weathered gray and black paint on both sides. An old spark plug was added to the front of the arrow to make it balance. It is 44 1/2" long by 16" high. The horse is cut from 1/2" plywood; the arrow is solid wood 1 1/2" thick. There is a metal plate with a hole for the pivot underneath. From Indiana, c. 1940's, it is in very good condition with a few very minor chips. The price is $295.00. Inventory Code: ASHS. Horse weathervane ... The other side ... Closeup of the horse ... Closeup of the horse, other side ... Closeup of the arrow and sparkplug ... Closeup of the arrow, other side ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Horse weathervane ... The other side ... Closeup of the horse ... Closeup of the horse, other side ... Closeup of the arrow and sparkplug ... Closeup of the arrow, other side ... From above ... From below.
This is an absolutely strong and striking folk art wood carving of a woman in a bathing suit. She stands about 39" high (including the 4" base) and is about 13" wide by 7" deep. She is very expressive, even including a carved mole on one cheek. This piece came from Coastal North Carolina and was likely made about the 1940's or earlier. The paint is good and strong and has developed a very good surface. She has had some loss to the feet and very slight surface wear, but otherwise is in excellent condition. We would place this as one of the finer folk pieces of its type. The price is $2300.00. Inventory Code: THTT. Folk art carving of a woman ... Three more views ... Side and back views ... Closeups ... Another closeup ... Closeup of the middle ... Closeup of the feet ... Closeup of the back ... Closeup of legs and feet from behind ... Another overall view ... From above ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
Larger images: Folk art carving of a woman ... Three more views ... Side and back views ... Closeups ... Another closeup ... Closeup of the middle ... Closeup of the feet ... Closeup of the back ... Closeup of legs and feet from behind ... Another overall view ... From above ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
This is an old, rustic twig stand, with a great look and surface. It was likely made in the 1930's or earlier of hickory or a similar hardwood, with a plywood and pine top. The bark is still on, although a few slivers are curling. The stand is 27 1/4" high, 31" wide, and 15" deep. It is in excellent, sturdy condition. On the back, a bend section of one piece is missing. The surface is unfinished and the color is a rich medium brown. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: AKTR. Twig stand ... 3/4 view ... 3/4 view, other side ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One end ... The other end ... End view, from above ... Back view ... From above.
Larger images: Twig stand ... 3/4 view ... 3/4 view, other side ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... One end ... The other end ... End view, from above ... Back view ... From above.
This is a very nice two tier tramp art box with a style and construction which is different than most. It has a hinged top which opens to reveal a storage area, and a slide drawer in front. It is constructed from cigar box (for the drawer), pine for the top layers and structure, and thin plywood for the rest. It is finished in a medium golden brown, varnish stain. The box was likely made c. 1940 and, with the exception of some very slight loss in one bottom corner and one corner of the lid, is in excellent condition. It is about 9 1/2" high by 8 1/2" wide and 8" deep; in up to nine layers. The price is $335.00. Inventory Code: TPPW. Tramp art box ... 3/4 view ... One side ... The other side ... Back ... Drawer and lid open ... From above ... Closeup of label on drawer ... From below.
Larger images: Tramp art box ... 3/4 view ... One side ... The other side ... Back ... Drawer and lid open ... From above ... Closeup of label on drawer ... From below.
Here are several wonderful original Art Deco wood engraving prints done in the 1920's and 30's by John Farleigh. Farleigh was a noted and influential English artist whose work is in several major museums. The pieces available include "View of N. Y. City", "Dynamos", "Steam", "Surfing", "Diamond Head", and the original for the cover of the catalogue to the Centenary Exhibition of the Royal Institute of British Architects, (London, 1934). All are framed and ready to hang. Individual details and photos of all are on our paintings page.
This is a wonderful red, white, and blue, metal whirligig with Popeye. It was likely made in the 1930's or '40s, and is in excellent working condition. It is on a relatively new base. This piece has great old and original paint and interesting construction. The tail, for example is part of the main whirligig and is twisted rather than applied. The whirligig itself is about 20" long and 12" high, while the diameter of the blade is 13 1/2". On the base it stands about 29" to the top of the blade. Popeye, with an expressive face, goes back and forth as the 12 bladed propeller spins. Take a look at the motion (925k) of this really nice and folky piece. The price is $795.00. Inventory Code: THPA. Popeye whirligig ... Another view ... Closeup ... Closeup with action turned ... Front of blade ... From behind ... Another angle from behind ... Closeup from another angle ... From above ... One side ... The other side ... Another side view ... Another overall view ... From a front angle ... Video of the motion (925k).
Larger images: Popeye whirligig ... Another view ... Closeup ... Closeup with action turned ... Front of blade ... From behind ... Another angle from behind ... Closeup from another angle ... From above ... One side ... The other side ... Another side view ... Another overall view ... From a front angle ... Video of the motion (925k).
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